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Bluffton University

Bluffton University: Images of the Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Bluffton College displays images of the Colosseum both exterior and interior.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Laws of Constantine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Medieval Sourcebook of Fordham University, gives the text of five of the laws passed by Constantine regarding Catholics and the Christian Church.
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Article
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Slave Revolts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fordham University provides lots of information on the three slave revolts that occurred in ancient Rome. Very thorough, drawing from ancient historical texts.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Ammianus Marcellinus (C.330 395 Ce)

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University provides translation of a commentary by the Greek historian Ammianus Marcellinus that criticizes everything about the 4th century Roman life, from overeating to bad driving.
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Eutropius

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University gives a brief selection by Eutropius about the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Describes him as a very pious and generous man, despite all his power and the problems he faced.
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Website
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Internet Medieval Sourcebook: Medieval Jewish Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Fordham University, gives links to Maimonides 613 Mitzvot, his laws of the Torah and Mashiach, and the Oath of Maimonides.
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Handout
Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Caligula: Historical Background

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a biography of Gaius, known as Caligula, the third emperor of Rome. Written in timeline form, it gives literary and artistic evidence about his life. It stresses the lack of credible information about his life and...
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Handout
ArtLex

Art Lex: Roman Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Artlex.com surveys Roman art and artists with text and illustrated examples. Features include links to related terms, concepts, art examples, and the like.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Trier

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia, a publically-maintained wiki, offers information on the German city of Trier, including its well-preserved Roman buildings, city gate, and baths. There are images and external links, as well.
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Website
Friesian School

Fresian School: Rome and Romania

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, which is provided for by the Fresian School, covers a large part of Roman history, but pays particular attention to the reign and effects of Emperor Nero.
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Handout
Friesian School

Friesian.com: Severans

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is a reference to Severus's military rule and how he was able to maintain it.
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Website
Friesian School

Fresian School: Decadence of Roman History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Fresian School, gives a discussion of the Roman Empire, the decadence of the emperors and citizens, the coming of Christianity, the pagan hordes, and "scrupulous observance of the privileges of...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Religion and Politics in Daily Life

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will examine various aspects of religion in ancient Rome including the role of mythology, polytheism versus. monotheism, the treatment of Jews and Christians, and the spread of Christianity. To guide their...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Mapping an Empire

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity, students will compare a map of the Roman Empire in 44 BC with one of the Roman Empire in 116 AD. Using these two maps as a reference, students will use critical reading skills to learn about the expansion...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Who's Who in Roman History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students produce a classroom documentary about important historical figures from the Roman Empire. They will also create posters to be part of a classroom timeline showing when each of these people lived and their impact...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: The Violence of Ancient Rome

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This instructional activity focuses on the extreme violence that permeated Roman society and how that violence may have attributed to the downfall of the Roman Empire. Students will make comparisons between the violence in ancient Rome...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs.org: The Roman Empire in the First Century

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn about Roman architecture, technology, and medicine by becoming teachers for a day. Students will participate in a class discussion about Rome's contributions in these areas and then work in small groups to become...
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Handout
PBS

Timeline of Peter and Paul

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline that is a part of a PBS documentary about Peter and Paul. The timeline shows what is happening in the Roman Empire at the same time as events in the Jewish communities.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Roman Empire (Lesson Plans)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find eight video-enhanced lesson plans to enrich a study of the Roman empire, from the producers of the four-part PBS documentary "Roman Empire in the First Century." The lessons take students on multidisciplinary explorations of the...
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Illustrated Timeline of the Roman Empire (60 Bce to 180 Ce)

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive timeline of Rome's transformation into an empire, beginning with Caesar and ending with Marcus Aurelius.
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Handout
University of California

University of California Santa Barbara: What Is Roman Concrete?

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on how Roman concrete was produced and how this technique contributed to the architectural concepts of their buildings.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Caligula

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a narrative of the life of Caligula. Includes quotes from historians.
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Article
Choices Program, Brown University

Brown University: A Brief History of Petra

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which gives the history of Petra considered the major city of the civilization of Nabataea located in the Middle East. The area was taken over by the Roman Empire.
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Other

Hadrian's Wall, Details Along the Wall

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of pictures taken along Hadrian's Wall. It also includes a map showing exactly where the wall is in relation to present-day Britain and Scotland, with an explanation of each item along the wall.